Dylan Minnette Asked to Test for Role in "The Giver"

The acclaimed novel by Lois Lowry, The Giver, will be coming to the big screen. However, it still is in the early stages of casting. While the leading role will be played by Jeff Bridges, the role of Jonas has yet to be named. The Wrap reports Dylan Minnette is one of those under consideration!

Over the weekend, rising stars Nick Robinson, Tye Sheridan, Kodi Smit-McPhee,Dylan Minnette and Brenton Thwaites were asked to test with Jeff Bridges for the role of Jonas, the young protagonist who was 12 years old in the book but will likely be aged up for the movie, according to individuals familiar with the project.